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Choosing to embark on training really will change your working life, whether you’re seeking new skills to help you work smarter, updating your ability to reach for a promotion, or wanting to learn skills for a profession new to you. From professionals wanting to advance their skillset, to individuals wanting to return to work after a career break, or step into an entirely new role, we’ve trained thousands of people from a wide range of businesses and backgrounds. Read just some of our past learners’ success stories below.

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Volunteer Michael successfully gains his Microsoft Office Diploma

Volunteer Michael successfully gains his Microsoft Office Diploma

"The learning experience at Pitman was better than any I had at school or college. Staff are friendly and respectful, treating you like an adult at all times. I have found the course really useful and am hoping it will help me to gain employment in my chosen field. I have taught my parents some of the skills I have learned which has opened up a whole new world to them also."

Alexandra Hodgens gains confidence and optimism with her new AAT qualification

Alexandra Hodgens gains confidence and optimism with her new AAT qualification

Alexandra Hodgens was originally from Russia. When she came to the UK 5 years ago she didn’t speak any English and knew that finding a job was going to be near impossible.

Louise Taub: Finds a new direction with the help of Pitman Training Bishop’s Stortford

Louise Taub: Finds a new direction with the help of Pitman Training Bishop’s Stortford

"Having sold the family business my husband and I had run for over 15 years, and also having just turned 40, I was at a loss where to look next. It has always felt odd to me to have time on my hands and I was determined that it wasn't time to kick back and retire just yet!"

Reading student Katie Mathews is well on the way to being a top PA!

Reading student Katie Mathews is well on the way to being a top PA!

After studying her ‘Professional Executive PA with Level 2 AAT Qualification’ with Pitman Training, Katie was snapped up due to her extensive skillset and engaging personality.

Chelmsford student, Charlotte King, achieves her Diploma whilst working full time!

Chelmsford student, Charlotte King, achieves her Diploma whilst working full time!

Christmas arrives early for one student – after working hard on her Diploma despite taking up a full time role Charlotte was over the moon to pick up her Certificate

Barbara Booth updates her skills with Pitman Training Peterborough

Barbara Booth updates her skills with Pitman Training Peterborough

“I worked as a Legal Secretary to a Senior Partner in the Solicitor’s office for 10 years but then took a career break to raise my son."

Soraia Zadonova gains New Accounting Skills with Pitman Peterborough

Soraia Zadonova gains New Accounting Skills with Pitman Peterborough

"After moving to the UK I have found that as an accountant with overseas work experience it is not easy to join the finance team in this Competitive labour market."

Annaliese Budimir: Successful in her job search thanks to her Pitman Training Executive PA Diploma

Annaliese Budimir: Successful in her job search thanks to her Pitman Training Executive PA Diploma

"The way in which the Executive PA Diploma was set out was key to working full-time because not only did it enable me to complete each module, I could also take it at my own pace."

Amatul Momin: Shortlisted for Pitman Training Super Achievers 2014 Student of the Year Award

Amatul Momin: Shortlisted for Pitman Training Super Achievers 2014 Student of the Year Award

"Amatul was 21 when she joined Pitman Training in Croydon, having completed her A-Levels with fantastic grades alongside 8 awards, and her dream was to become a doctor."